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A Time to Heal
Two worlds collide in a heated battle between past and future. Chidi must decide between his love for his wife Tori and his call to duty to save his kindred when a civil war threatens to destroy his home. Will this threefold cord stand the test as the realities of a cross cultural marriage dawns? As life happens, these young lovers begin to wonder if they truly understood the gravity of the vows they exchanged on their wedding day..."With this ring I wed thee...Where you go I will go and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God".
188 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
About the author
Seye Oke
1 book22 followersSeye Oke is a Christian Writer and Published Author. She writes inspiring stories of God’s love in a contemporary way that provokes faith and sustains hope in a dynamic world. Her book 'A Time to Heal' was nominated for the International Book Awards - Religious Fiction Category. Seye is the Resident Blogger on her Christian blog, www.hersides.com.
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April 13, 2015
Such an easy read and well written book!
Desire, discipline, determination and dance
Desire, discipline, determination and dance
April 11, 2015
The book Barrow Boy narrates a descriptive and captivating story of a young boy who later became a man. Despite the unfavourable conditions he found himself in he was able to make the Life he wanted.
Desire, Discipline, Determination and Dance were the Lessons he learnt from an unconventional school as the principles he needed to inbind within, so as to live the better life he had always wanted.
No better combination of words can be used to express or better deliver the lessons the way it was done in this book. This should be the next book you should read.
Desire, Discipline, Determination and Dance were the Lessons he learnt from an unconventional school as the principles he needed to inbind within, so as to live the better life he had always wanted.
No better combination of words can be used to express or better deliver the lessons the way it was done in this book. This should be the next book you should read.
May 4, 2023
Thank you to LibraryThing & Seye Oke for the copy of this book!
I am a kindergarten educator and I believe a book like this would be better understood by Grades 1-3! It's a great book, and a despite being based off of a biblical verse, it can be read without having a religious hold on the story. This is super helpful for classes/groups that are unable to read books that share a certain religious background.
I wished there was some sort of conflict resolution at the end, maybe the wise trees figured out the worth of Thorny, and it ended in a peaceful way. Otherwise, well written and the story makes sense.
I am a kindergarten educator and I believe a book like this would be better understood by Grades 1-3! It's a great book, and a despite being based off of a biblical verse, it can be read without having a religious hold on the story. This is super helpful for classes/groups that are unable to read books that share a certain religious background.
I wished there was some sort of conflict resolution at the end, maybe the wise trees figured out the worth of Thorny, and it ended in a peaceful way. Otherwise, well written and the story makes sense.
July 1, 2023
A great book for young readers who aspire to be leaders. The book teaches us not to bully, be mean or look down on others because they don’t look like us or those we assume don’t possess the same abilities like us. A compelling story of God’s kind of love and how He looks beyond our weaknesses to bring the best in us. I highly recommend it for the young readers.
July 4, 2023
Well written! My 2nd grader loved it and learned about being kind and supportive even if the other person looks different.
The author did a great job of making biblical stories very relatable and easy to read/understand.
The author did a great job of making biblical stories very relatable and easy to read/understand.
March 8, 2012
This book was an O.K. book. It told of the life and struggles of a husband-Chidi and wife-Tori newly married, he goes off to war and doesn’t say good bye in person to his wife. She is away at college during the week and he leaves suddenly. How she copes with wondering why he has gone, where he is, even if he is safe.
I didn’t think the characters and setting were described very well.
To me the story isn’t very believable and didn’t keep my interest. Even through it is a short book, only 188 pages it took me quite a while to read. I hate to give a review that isn’t really good, but I have a duty to my followers and friends to tell you how I feel.
I also noticed quite a few grammar mistakes and wording that wasn’t right. I don’t mind one or two mistakes but A Time to Heal had more than that. I didn’t care much for the ending. It ended like I thought it should but not with the same depth of feeling that I think it should have had. I know if this did happen it would be hard for a wife, but I think in the book Tori reacted wrong. I won’t be recommending this book.
Thank you to the author/publicists for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
I didn’t think the characters and setting were described very well.
To me the story isn’t very believable and didn’t keep my interest. Even through it is a short book, only 188 pages it took me quite a while to read. I hate to give a review that isn’t really good, but I have a duty to my followers and friends to tell you how I feel.
I also noticed quite a few grammar mistakes and wording that wasn’t right. I don’t mind one or two mistakes but A Time to Heal had more than that. I didn’t care much for the ending. It ended like I thought it should but not with the same depth of feeling that I think it should have had. I know if this did happen it would be hard for a wife, but I think in the book Tori reacted wrong. I won’t be recommending this book.
Thank you to the author/publicists for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
July 22, 2023
Who Will Wear The Crown?
2 Stars
This book just didn't work for me. It feels like the story is incomplete, and I hate how abruptly the story ended.
While I do typically enjoy children's books that encourage a child to be yourself, and not to judge a book by the cover. This book has no compromise. Thus, making Thorny Bee, our main character, cruel in the name of being honest. There are several ways this could have ended, which doesn't teach my child to be a jerk. Such as asking for an apology and learning compromise.
The artwork was confusing too. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and very cheerful. Whereas, the facial expressions of the tree characters appear angry/upset.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book. It's sending mixed messages, which is confusing. I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
2 Stars
This book just didn't work for me. It feels like the story is incomplete, and I hate how abruptly the story ended.
While I do typically enjoy children's books that encourage a child to be yourself, and not to judge a book by the cover. This book has no compromise. Thus, making Thorny Bee, our main character, cruel in the name of being honest. There are several ways this could have ended, which doesn't teach my child to be a jerk. Such as asking for an apology and learning compromise.
The artwork was confusing too. The illustrations are bright, colorful, and very cheerful. Whereas, the facial expressions of the tree characters appear angry/upset.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book. It's sending mixed messages, which is confusing. I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 2, 2013
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